Parameters Panel

The Parameters panel shows editable properties for whatever is currently selected.

Context-Sensitive Display

The panel content changes based on selection:

• Node selected - Node parameters
• Fixture selected - Fixture properties
• Layer selected - Layer settings
• Nothing selected - Project settings

Node Parameters

When a node is selected, you see:

Input Values

Parameters that can be set or connected:

• Number inputs - Slider or numeric field
• Color inputs - Color picker
• Dropdown inputs - Selection menu
• Toggle inputs - Checkbox

Port Visibility

Small circles indicate which parameters have connections:

• Filled circle - Connected
• Empty circle - Using default value

Editing Values

• Drag sliders to adjust
• Click the number to type precisely
• Right-click for additional options
• Double-click to reset to default

Fixture Parameters

When a fixture is selected:

Identity

• Name - Display name
• Type - Fixture model
• Mode - DMX mode

DMX Settings

• Universe - Which universe (1-based)
• Address - Starting channel (1-512)
• Channels - Number of channels used

Position

• X, Y, Z - Location in 3D space
• Rotation - Orientation

Test

• Locate - Flash the fixture
• Channel values - Manual control

Layer Parameters

When a layer is selected:

Basic

• Name - Layer name
• Enabled - Show/hide layer

Timing

• Start - Start beat
• Duration - Length in beats
• Fade In/Out - Transition times

Blending

• Blend Mode - How it mixes with layers below
• Opacity - Overall transparency

Multi-Selection

When multiple items are selected:

• Common properties are shown
• Editing affects all selected items
• Mixed values show as "—"

Parameter Animation

Some parameters can be animated:

1. Right-click a parameter
2. Select Add Animation
3. Keyframes appear in the Timeline
4. Edit the animation curve

Parameter Linking

Link parameters to external sources:

MIDI Mapping

1. Right-click a parameter
2. Select Map to MIDI
3. Move a MIDI control to assign

Expression

1. Right-click a parameter
2. Select Add Expression
3. Enter a mathematical expression

Keyboard Shortcuts

Related Panels

• Node Editor - Edit effect nodes
• Project Fixtures - Manage fixtures
• Layer Settings - Layer properties